Champion CTS recalls

What is wrong

Champion Bus is recalling certain model year 2010 American Crusader, American Coach, CTS-FE, CTS-RE, and IC Low Floor buses; and 2009-2010 Challenger and Crusader buses; and 2009-2011 Defender and EZ Trans buses; and 2010-2011 IC High Floor buses. The buses are manufactured from August 1, 2009, through May 19, 2011, and equipped with A&M Systems door headers containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

Risk

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Champion Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door header and replace any defective circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Champion at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 13V422000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2011 cts and m1235 trucks manufactured from march 9, 2011, through june 29, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Risk

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Remedy

Champion is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000.

Recall number 11V518000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Champion bus is recalling certain vehicles equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Risk

If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.

Remedy

Champion bus will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2011. Owner may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or champion bus at 1‑810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 11V141000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between january 2003 and august 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

Risk

A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.

Remedy

Champion bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033 or champion bus at 1‑800‑331‑5761.

Recall number 09V369000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, 'platform lift systems for motor vehicles.' the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.

Risk

In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. A person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. Either condition could cause personal injury.

Remedy

Champion bus is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or champion bus at 1‑800‑331‑5761.

Recall number 07V061000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain transit buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Risk

In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Remedy

Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, workhorse at 877‑294‑6773 or thor industries at 937‑596‑6849.

Recall number 06V362000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." these buses lack the correct number and size of emergency exits.

Risk

In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one of the regular windows on the buses with an emergency exit window. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact champion at 800‑331‑5761.

Recall number 04V588000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.

Risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.

Remedy

Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1‑908‑231‑1804 or champion at 810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 04V521000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain transit buses, a light gauge steel was used for the floor frame crossmember located in the floor sub-frame.

Risk

Driving the bus on some road conditions could cause the sub-floor crossmember frame to crack. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will inspect for cracks and if cracks are present owners are to contact champion for repair instructions. The recall began november 16, 2004. Owners should contact champion at 1‑800‑788‑1976.

Recall number 04V519000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain buses equipped with cp traveling retractor lap (type 1) seat belts, the plastic cover housing the reserve end of the seat belt web can break. If the two halves of the cover completely separate, the connector portion of the belt will detach from the cover. Once detached, the connector rivet can separate from the connector frame causing the frame to become unusable.

Risk

This condition cannot occur during use, however, the belt will be unsuable and may result in an occupant seating position without a seat belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, an unbelted individual could be seriously injured or killed.

Remedy

Amsafe will notify its customers and provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amsafe at 574‑266‑8330 or champion at 810‑724‑6474.

Recall number 02V160006 · Recall details

What is wrong

Due to overpressurized fuel system and closed emissions control system, there may be excessive hydrocarbon ignition in exhaust stage of engine operation.

Risk

This can result in fires from burned through mufflers,degradation of hoses, or liquid or excessive vapor release from emissioncanisters.

Remedy

Replace fuel tank filler cap with high flow, two-stage retention caps; replace engine compartment heater hoses with high-temp nomex hoses; provide an additional heat shield between coach bodies and muffler; and provide decals for attachment to the fuel system advising users not to completely fill their fuel tanks.

Recall number 90V130000 · Recall details